Portfolio Manager Jobs in Ohio
Portfolio Manager jobs in Ohio are active across the state's deep financial services, institutional investment, and insurance sectors, with openings at every level from junior analyst stepping into the role through senior and executive portfolio managers overseeing multi-billion-dollar mandates. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Nationwide, KeyCorp, and Fifth Third Bancorp maintain significant investment management operations. The most consistent demand is in fixed income, equity, and insurance-linked portfolio management, reflecting Ohio's concentration of large insurers and regional banks. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description :
Summary
The Associate Real Estate Portfolio Manager will act as a team lead in the negotiation, financial evaluation, problem solving and legal research associated with Ryders' Real Estate Portfolio. This is primarily an asset management role that is responsible for all real estate activities. Successful candidate must drive consistent corporate real estate objectives for the business units and perform specialized projects as assigned. Responsibilities include complex real estate financial analysis, deal negotiation, and finalizing real estate contract terms and conditions, analyze broker opinions of value (BOV) along with multiple methods of valuation as required for transactions in order to guide the organization through the decision making process. This position will provide real estate subject matter expertise to internal business customers and drive management decision making at the BU, Region, and HQ level by developing and communicating the strategy needed to successfully achieve real estate goals to manage business needs. Position is primary point of contact with Ryder Legal, Environmental, Risk, Safety, Operations, Business Development and BU Leadership to ensure all transactions follow Ryder policies and are executed in a timely manner. The position will report to the Sr Manager of Real Estate and continuously evaluate the assigned portfolio and processes related to real estate for each business segment to improve real estate deliverable and create continuous improvement and efficiencies.
REMOTE work from HOME
Essential Functions
- Manage Real Estate transactions start to finish. Source brokerage services based on qualifications needed, then collaborate with brokers to locate new properties and complete valuations. Analyze and prioritize potential real estate opportunities, then negotiate and execute transactions for assigned business units.
- Work with Management team to develop and then execute diverse Real Estate strategies for designated assigned portfolio areas. Make time sensitive decisions to facilitate completion of real estate transactions. Lead internal cross functional team and execute changes based on discussions, through dynamic selection process, including members from Ryder’s legal, operations, risk, tax, environmental departments in order to complete projects successfully. Manage teams of external consultants such as architects, engineers, and brokers in evaluating real estate assets, Lead departmental teams for the selection, evaluation, and completion of real estate transactions.
- Work with the broader real estate Facility Planning and Construction team to coordinate and ensure completion of assigned portfolio projects that require construction or equipment installation.
- Evaluate assigned real estate portfolio needed improvement initiatives.
- Work with real estate management and support department on specialized portfolio projects.
- Drive portfolio process improvement projects.
- Ensure Ryder portfolio records are accurate and current in RE database.
- Ensure that all real estate transaction processes conform to Ryder internal approval controls. Comply with RCE process and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
- Evaluate the facilities in the assigned portfolio to develop short and long term strategic plans.
- Develop detailed action plans based on the business strategy as it pertains to Real Estate.
- Conduct market tests to ensure alternatives are evaluated and all economics are competitive.
- Continuously evaluate processes related to Real Estate to drive out waste.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Project management skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to exert influence on changing the status quo and exercise leadership in bringing about new directions
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Team driven character with a desire to grow through ongoing improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required real estate, business, finance, or related field.
- Master's degree preferred real estate or related field
- Five (5) years or more professional experience in Commercial Real Estate related jobs required required
Job Category: Real Estate & Construction
Our Culture & Commitment :
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information :
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type :
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$55,000
Maximum Pay Range:
$75,000
Benefits Information :
For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For more information about benefits, click here (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) to download the comprehensive benefits summary.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note :
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers .
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com .
Current Employees :
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here (https://wd5.myworkday.com/ryder/d/task/2998$46522.htmld) to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (http://ryder.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy) .
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Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (http://ryder.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy) .
Job Description :
Summary
The Associate Real Estate Portfolio Manager will act as a team lead in the negotiation, financial evaluation, problem solving and legal research associated with Ryders' Real Estate Portfolio. This is primarily an asset management role that is responsible for all real estate activities. Successful candidate must drive consistent corporate real estate objectives for the business units and perform specialized projects as assigned. Responsibilities include complex real estate financial analysis, deal negotiation, and finalizing real estate contract terms and conditions, analyze broker opinions of value (BOV) along with multiple methods of valuation as required for transactions in order to guide the organization through the decision making process. This position will provide real estate subject matter expertise to internal business customers and drive management decision making at the BU, Region, and HQ level by developing and communicating the strategy needed to successfully achieve real estate goals to manage business needs. Position is primary point of contact with Ryder Legal, Environmental, Risk, Safety, Operations, Business Development and BU Leadership to ensure all transactions follow Ryder policies and are executed in a timely manner. The position will report to the Sr Manager of Real Estate and continuously evaluate the assigned portfolio and processes related to real estate for each business segment to improve real estate deliverable and create continuous improvement and efficiencies.
REMOTE work from HOME
Essential Functions
- Manage Real Estate transactions start to finish. Source brokerage services based on qualifications needed, then collaborate with brokers to locate new properties and complete valuations. Analyze and prioritize potential real estate opportunities, then negotiate and execute transactions for assigned business units.
- Work with Management team to develop and then execute diverse Real Estate strategies for designated assigned portfolio areas. Make time sensitive decisions to facilitate completion of real estate transactions. Lead internal cross functional team and execute changes based on discussions, through dynamic selection process, including members from Ryder’s legal, operations, risk, tax, environmental departments in order to complete projects successfully. Manage teams of external consultants such as architects, engineers, and brokers in evaluating real estate assets, Lead departmental teams for the selection, evaluation, and completion of real estate transactions.
- Work with the broader real estate Facility Planning and Construction team to coordinate and ensure completion of assigned portfolio projects that require construction or equipment installation.
- Evaluate assigned real estate portfolio needed improvement initiatives.
- Work with real estate management and support department on specialized portfolio projects.
- Drive portfolio process improvement projects.
- Ensure Ryder portfolio records are accurate and current in RE database.
- Ensure that all real estate transaction processes conform to Ryder internal approval controls. Comply with RCE process and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
- Evaluate the facilities in the assigned portfolio to develop short and long term strategic plans.
- Develop detailed action plans based on the business strategy as it pertains to Real Estate.
- Conduct market tests to ensure alternatives are evaluated and all economics are competitive.
- Continuously evaluate processes related to Real Estate to drive out waste.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Project management skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to exert influence on changing the status quo and exercise leadership in bringing about new directions
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Team driven character with a desire to grow through ongoing improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required real estate, business, finance, or related field.
- Master's degree preferred real estate or related field
- Five (5) years or more professional experience in Commercial Real Estate related jobs required required
Job Category: Real Estate & Construction
Our Culture & Commitment :
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information :
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type :
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$55,000
Maximum Pay Range:
$75,000
Benefits Information :
For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For more information about benefits, click here (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) to download the comprehensive benefits summary.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note :
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers .
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com .
Current Employees :
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here (https://wd5.myworkday.com/ryder/d/task/2998$46522.htmld) to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (http://ryder.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy) .
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Portfolio Manager Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Fintech
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in portfolio manager jobs across Ohio.
- CFA designation preferred or actively pursued, widely expected by Ohio investment management employers
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field required
- Series 65 or Series 66 license required for roles managing client assets in Ohio
- Three or more years of investment analysis or portfolio management experience in a relevant asset class
- Demonstrated proficiency with portfolio management systems such as Bloomberg, FactSet, or Morningstar
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client reporting and investment committee presentations
Portfolio Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a portfolio manager in Ohio?
The concrete path in Ohio starts with a finance or economics degree, followed by several years as a research analyst or investment associate at a bank, insurer, or asset manager. Candidates managing client assets for compensation must hold a Series 65 or Series 66 license, administered through FINRA and registered with Ohio's Division of Securities. The CFA charter, while not legally required, is the most consistent differentiator in Ohio hiring and is expected at the majority of institutional employers in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
Which companies hire portfolio managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring portfolio managers in Ohio right now include U.S. Bank, JPMorganChase, and Fifth Third Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of large insurers, regional banks, and independent registered investment advisors means openings appear regularly across a broad mix of institutional and wealth management settings throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most portfolio manager jobs?
Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus hold the most portfolio manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its headquarters concentration of major insurers and regional banks, Cleveland draws institutional demand from its legacy asset management community and hospital endowments, and Cincinnati reflects the presence of large financial services firms and wealth management operations anchored in the greater tri-state metro.
Are there remote portfolio manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many finance roles, since portfolio management is fundamentally an analytical and decision-making function that does not require a trading floor. About 75% of portfolio manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many firms have made flexible arrangements permanent. Research, quantitative analysis, and reporting duties tend to be the most remote-compatible, while client-facing or committee-heavy roles more often require regular in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a portfolio manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a research analyst or investment operations role at one of Ohio's large institutional employers, such as an insurance company, regional bank, or independent advisory firm in Columbus or Cleveland, then building toward a portfolio management seat internally. Firms like Nationwide and Fifth Third run analyst development programs that recruit recent graduates. Earning the Series 65 early and passing the first CFA exam while still in an analyst role signals commitment and accelerates the transition to a named portfolio management title.
Where can I find and apply to portfolio manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to portfolio manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that match your experience and asset class focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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